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DiMarzio Dark Matter 2 vs DiMarzio Dominion
DiMarzio Dark Matter 2
neck humbucker
92 match
high confidence
DiMarzio Dominion
neck humbucker
We found no spec differences between them worth calling out.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio Dark Matter 2 | DiMarzio Dominion |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 8.29k | 8.39k |
| Inductancediffers | not measured | 5.16 H (measured, 1 reading) |
| Magnet | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 3.5 / 10 | 3 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart) | 4.75 / 10 | 4.75 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | 4.5 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Slot | neck humbucker | neck humbucker |
| Traits | vintage output, tight & aggressive | vintage output, tight & aggressive |
How close on each spec
100 means identical on that spec. The score weighs these, and counts anything we couldn't compare as a typical difference. How scoring works
Output
98
DC resistance (no inductance for one of them)
Magnet
100
both Ceramic
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
83
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
100
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
92
tone charts on the same scale
Videos
DiMarzio Dark Matter 2
DiMarzio Dominion
No videos of its own collected yet.
What players and reviewers say
On the DiMarzio Dominion
“The low end is big and punchy, while retaining control and articulation to keep things tight without getting too stiff.”
“You get highs that are big and present with edge to spare, so that you can get your squeals and bite without being an ice pick.”
Full reviews
DiMarzio Dark Matter 2
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